Environment

Coffee grounds can be an excellent addition to a compost pile. The grounds are relatively rich in nitrogen, providing bacteria the energy they need to turn organic matter into compost. About 2% nitrogen by volume, used coffee grounds can be…

After disposing of at least a ton of used coffee grounds since he began drinking it… Julian, founder of handcrafted drinkware company, Kaffeeform, found an ironic way to turn his disappointment at the waste of all those clean, fluffy, richly…

With the global consumption of coffee on the rise, what will become of all that organic waste? Demand for the beverage is expected to increase by nearly 25% over the next five years, according to the International Coffee Organization (ICO)….

Whether you’re an addict or loather, the Coffee Pod is here to stay. During a trip to Paris, I ordered a single origin brewed coffee from a cafe in the 7th arrondissement. It was not freshly ground and gently brewed…